07/30/2026
The Chicago Park District is proud to welcome you to our annual Toro Nagashi lantern ceremony in Jackson Park’s Osaka Garden.
Guests are invited to join in this meaningful ceremony to process the loss of loved ones, and to strengthen bonds as a community.
Only 300 registrants will be allowed into the space and will receive a lantern. Lanterns will be distributed on a first come first served basis until they run out.
Participants may decorate and craft their lantern into any design they wish on-site from 7:00-8:00pm with the community.
This event is free and accessible to all, capacity permitting.
This event is co-sponsored by the DePaul University Humanities Center, Japan America Society of Chicago, and supported by Asian Improv Arts Midwest, the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists, Daiyuzenji Rinzai Zen Temple of Chicago, Japanese Arts Foundation, and Japanese Culture Center.
RSVP Note:
Those interested in attending are more than welcome to regardless of registration status. Lanterns and procession into the garden are first come, first serve with a limited capacity.
Those who are not able to get a lantern or join the procession are more than welcome to still attend and enjoy programming outside the garden such as the speakers, origami folding, and zen service.
https://japaneseculturecenter.com/event/toro-nagashi/
